Combined cigarette and match box



Sept. 2, 1924. 1,507,361

B. BARNETT ET AL COMBINED CIGARETTE AND MATCH BOX Filed July 31 1923 BYa; L,

ATTORNEYS Patented Sept. 2, 1924.

UNITED STATES 1 1,507,361 PATENT OFFICE.

BELFORD BARNETT, OF CAMDEN, AND WILLIAM LEE MAoFARTl-AND, OF BROOKIAAWN,NEW JERSEY.

COMBINED CIGARETTE AND MATCH BOX.

Application filed July 31, 1923. Serial No. 654,844.

To all whom it may co'noem:

Be it known that we, BELFORD BARNETT, a citizen of the United States,residing at Camden, in the county of Camden, State of New Jersey, andWILLIAM LEE MACFAR- LAND, a citizen of the United States, residing atBrooklawn, in the county of Center, State of New Jersey, have invented anew and useful Combined Cigarette and Match Box, of which the followingis a specification.

Our invention relates to a novel construction of a combined cigaretteholder and match case, wherein an outer case is provided, in which thecigarette container, which also functions as match carrier is slidablymounted, the construction being such that the matches are secured to orcarried by the container in such a way that the match heads and thematch sticks are self-contained and do not protrude beyond or outside ofthe wall of the container. Our invention further consists of a novelconstruction of a blank which is scored in a novel manner, whereby thecontainer can be readily formed up from the bent or folded blank, whichfurther embodies other novel features-of construction and advantages allas will be hereinafter fully pointed out.

Our invention further consists of a novel construction of a containerblank.

By our novel construction, the matches are readily accessible when thecigarette receptacle is pulled part way out of the casing.

By our novel device the retail dealers of cigarettes are not put to theexpense of furnishing matches with every purchase of cigarettes, and thecustomer is provided at the time he makes his purchase of cigaretteswith matches which are conveniently acces-v sible, whenever it isdesired to light a cigarette.

Our invention is equally applicable to a cigarette or cigar container asis evident, and is inexpensive to manufacture and at the same timesimple in construction and operation.

For the purpose of illustrating our invention, we have shown in theaccompanying drawings an embodiment thereof which is at presentpreferred by us, since this embodiment will be found in practice to givesatisfactory and reliable results. It is, however, to be understood thatthe various instrumentalities of which our invention consists can bevariously arranged and organlzed and that our invention is not limltedto the precise arrangement and organization of these instrumentalitiesas herein shown and described;

Figure 1, represents a plan view of a blank for a container embodyingour invention.

Figure 2, represents a section on line 2-2, Figure 1 Figure 3,represents a perspective view of a combined cigarette container andmatch carrier partly withdrawn from its outer case.

Figure 4, represents on an enlarged scale a sectional view of the upperportion of our invention.

Figure 5, represents a vertical sectional view of the cigarettecontainer and match carrier pushed into their enclosing case.

Similar numerals of reference indicate corresponding parts.

Referring to the drawings:

1 designates our novel construction of cigarette container and matchcarrier, the container 2 being shown in Figure 3 as partly withdrawnfrom its outer case 3. The container 2 is composed of a blank 1, bestseen in Figures 1 and 2, and comprising the body portion having thelower tab 5, which is transversely creased or scored at the points 6 and7, so as to form the transverse bar 8. Above the score or crease 7 islocated the central body portion 9, which has the parallel side scoresor creases 10, whereby the longitudinal side tabs 11 are formed. Thescores or creases 10 form a continuation of the lower edges 12, and theupper edges 13 of the members 16 and 17, as will be apparent fromFigure 1. The upper portion of the blank is transversely scored orcreased as indicated at 14 and 15, whereby the transverse bar portion 16is formed which-terminates in a foldable tongue or flap 17. .In the bodyportion 9 is formed the opening 18, through which the match sticks 19project, so that their heads 20 lie within the walls of the containerblank as will be understood from Figures 2, 4, and 5. The lower ends ofthe match sticks 19 are secured in position by the strip 21, of adhesivetape or the like as seen in Figures 2 and 5, and in dotted lines inFigure 1. It will be apparent that when the various creased and scoredelements, whereby the members 5, 8, 9, 11, 16,

and 17 are formed are bent into position as seen in Figure 3 to form thecontainer, the latter can be readily inserted into or withdrawn from itscase 3, which is provided with the match scratcher 22. The case 3 can beprovided with the asbestos strip 23 on its inner surface best seen inFigure 4, so that the match heads 20 will not be abraded or caused toignite when the container, containing the cigarettes 24 is withdrawnfrom or pushed into its case. It will be seen from the foregoing that byfashioning a blank 4 in the manner described, making the opening 18therein, securing the matches to the blank in the manner described, avery cheap and eflicient means is provided for producing the containerand when the container and its case are assembled as seen in Figure 3, acombined cigarette container and match carrier is produced, with thecigarettes and matches all neatly assembled in convenient relation, asis evident. It will of course be understood that the cigarettes 24, maybe encased in tin foil 25, as seen in Figure 4, and that while we havedescribed our invention as aplicable to cigarettes, it. may be used inconunction with a cigar case or a case for tobacco or other productsrequiring ignition. While we preferably. position the match strip, asshown, it will be apparent that openings may be provided as indicated indotted lines at 26 and 27, Figure 1 and the match. strips locatedtherein.

It will be apparent that our novel blank containing the match strips,having their sticks and heads proportioned and positioned as shown inFigure 2, enables the container to be cheaply manufactured, and thematch heads to be always properly positioned, so that there will be noliability of their igniting, the container and match carrier beingmanipulated as a unit, as will be understood from Fig-ire 4.

It will be understood from the foregoing that our novel package orinvention is appli cable to all containers adapted to contain tobaccoor.tobacco products in any form or any other material that requiresignition, and that further any desired packaging material. such aspaper. cardboard, tin, wood, metal or any other material may be employedfor the container or its case. It will further be understood that thematches may be of any desired length, thickness, or material and anydesired quantity thereof may be employed, and any suitable'method offastening may be employed other than that shown. It will also beapparent that the striking material 22 may be placed upon any desiredpoint of the container or outer case other than that shown, and that theaperture or opening for the reception of the matches may be positionedin other places than that shown. Said apertures also may be of any shapedesired to accommodate the style of match or to serve as an insert forthe finger when'sliding the contents out of the case. Our invention mayalso be embodied in fire resisting materials of any desired description,which may be placed wherever expedient for the safety of the package orits contents.

Having thus described our invention, what we claim as new and desire tosecure by Letters Patent, is:

A container for tobacco products formed from a blank comprising a bodyportion and top and bottom and side tabs, said body havfor saidcontainer, and fire proofing material arranged upon the inner face ofsaid casing which material registers with said opening. in closedposition of said casing, a

strip of matches secured in said openlng so that the match sticks andheads are confined in the walls of said opening.

BELFORD BARNETT.

WILLIAM LEE MAGFARLAND. Witnesses JOHN H. E. GLADDEN,

JOSEPH H. Jos'rrcn.

mg an opening therein, an enclosing case

